Todd Watson

Todd Watson is the owner and CEO of Showit, a popular no-code website builder platform designed for designers and photographers.123 He is a native of Phoenix, Arizona who started his entrepreneurial journey as a videographer, creating his first business in high school by video taping weddings.34

Professional Background

In 2007, Todd joined a friend to create a software business that developed inexpensive photo-presenting tools for photographers.1 In 2010, he spun off Showit as an independent business, taking one of their products and half the small team.12 The company has grown significantly, now serving 50,000 designers, photographers, and small businesses with its "Photoshop-like" no-code visual website builder.2

Company Philosophy

Watson is known for his unique approach to business:

• Self-Funded: Showit has grown without external funding, relying on small revenue and personal savings1
• Customer-Focused: He has built a "fanatically loyal community" of users1
• No Intention to Sell: Despite the company's success, he has no interest in taking outside funding or selling the company12

Personal Details

• Location: Gilbert, Arizona
• Family: Married to Elisa, father of four sons: Kiefer, Cooper, Foss, and Will4
• Education: Attended Arizona State University3